The State of California is moving to ban the sale of Tesla cars amid claims that the company and its CEO, Elon Musk, have misled buyers about the self-driving capabilities of their cars. We’ve also got market-leading news out of Vietnam and a pricey, pricey lesson for one VW ID.Buzz buyer on today’s lesson-learning episode… Continue reading California set to BAN Tesla sales, Vietnam leads the way, and VW value tanks
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Tesla (TSLA) might lose its right to sell cars in California amid false advertising lawsuit
Tesla (TSLA) might lose its license to sell cars in California amid false advertising lawsuit brought by the California DMV, which is looking to suspend Tesla’s right to sell cars in the US’ biggest EV market for 30 days. The California DMV has been in a legal dispute with Tesla for years over the automaker’s… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) might lose its right to sell cars in California amid false advertising lawsuit
Tesla launches a long list of new discounts and incentives in the US
Tesla has launched a long list of new discounts and incentives for its electric vehicles in the US as it seeks to capitalize on what will likely be its last strong quarter in its best market. Since the beginning of the year, we have been reporting on how Tesla’s sales are declining in its largest… Continue reading Tesla launches a long list of new discounts and incentives in the US
Honda’s new super low-cost electric motorcycle could come at the perfect time
Earlier this week, we covered Honda’s new patent images that revealed what looks to be a production-ready, ultra-low-cost electric motorcycle from the world’s most prolific motorcycle maker. While the company hasn’t officially announced plans to bring the bike to market, the level of detail in the patent suggests one thing loud and clear: Honda’s electric… Continue reading Honda’s new super low-cost electric motorcycle could come at the perfect time
Electric Bronco, 6 passenger Model Y, and Waymo’s is bigger than Elon’s
We’ve got huge news in the 4X4 Ford world with the launch of the first-ever all electric Ford Bronco. Plus, we’ve got a new long-wheelbase Model Y from Tesla and a full-scale d*ck-measuring contest in the world of full self driving. All this and more on today’s episode of Quick Charge! We’ve also got a… Continue reading Electric Bronco, 6 passenger Model Y, and Waymo’s is bigger than Elon’s
Uber to deploy 20,000 Lucid Gravity robotaxis equipped with Nuro Driver, beginning next year [Video]
Lucid Gravity SUV fitted with Nuro’s self-driving tech (Source: Lucid) Lucid Gravity Robotaxis? Yes, please! Uber Technologies, Lucid Group, and Nuro, Inc. announced an exciting new partnership this morning. The three will combine technologies to deliver the public a premium global robotaxi option on Uber’s platform. We should see the Lucid robotaxis roll out in… Continue reading Uber to deploy 20,000 Lucid Gravity robotaxis equipped with Nuro Driver, beginning next year [Video]
Tesla prepares to launch Model 3+ with 800 km (500 mile) range
Tesla Model 3 (Source: Tesla) Tesla is preparing to launch a new Model 3 variant in China, the Model 3+, which appears to be geared toward offering more range, likely around 800 km (500 miles). Yesterday, we reported on Tesla’s filing with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) for a new variant of… Continue reading Tesla prepares to launch Model 3+ with 800 km (500 mile) range
Waymo outlengths Tesla: Elon’s phallic Robotaxi map backfires in Austin’s expansion battle
Tesla started a dick measuring contest with Waymo, and it is losing. The Alphabet company is expanding its service area in Austin beyond Tesla’s recently updated penis-shaped service area. Waymo is taking a few shots at Tesla in the announcement, too. Last month, Tesla launched its ‘Robotaxi’ service in Austin. As we have often reported… Continue reading Waymo outlengths Tesla: Elon’s phallic Robotaxi map backfires in Austin’s expansion battle
Toyota has a new secret weapon to cut costs and keep pace in China’s EV race
Toyota’s most affordable electric vehicle, which starts at around $15,000, is off to a hot start in China. With a new locally-built EV motor, Toyota is already cutting costs to keep pace in China’s fierce EV price war. Toyota secures a new China-made EV motor to cut costs After launching the bZ3X in March, Toyota’s… Continue reading Toyota has a new secret weapon to cut costs and keep pace in China’s EV race
Redwood is repurposing GM’s EV batteries into energy storage
Image: GM General Motors and Redwood Materials are joining forces to take EV battery tech beyond the road and onto the grid. The two companies just signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding that sets the stage for turning both new and second-life GM batteries into energy storage systems to support the US’s rising electricity demand.… Continue reading Redwood is repurposing GM’s EV batteries into energy storage